Safety at the Beach

This is very important.

• Always swim or surf at a beach patrolled by lifesavers.
• Swim between the red and yellow flags. They mark the safest areas to swim.
• Always swim under supervision. Or with a friend.
• Read and obey the signs.
• Don't swim directly after a meal.
• Don't swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Don't run and dive in the water.
• Conditions change regularly, check before you enter the water.
• If you are unsure of conditions, ask a lifesaver.
• If you get into trouble in the water, don't panic! Signal for help, float and wait for assistance.
• Use at least 15+ sun screen and wear a shirt, hat and sun screen. (30+ available)
• Float with a rip current or undertow. Do not swim against it.

These above beach safety tips are taken from the Victorian Government water safety site, and they are copyrighted to the State of Victoria. The text materials are reproduced here, without permission at this stage, for the purpose of private study and review only.